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Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

2.5 star property

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (No Pets) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Mini-golf
Beach nearby
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$125
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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1211 S. Main St., Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
  • Noyo Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Skunk Train
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Wonderful
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (No Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly fees not included)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf

Fort Bragg hotel with free self parking
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a meeting room and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an arcade/game room, express check-out, and a lobby fireplace.
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf offers 44 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fort Bragg hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf features a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and concierge services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a fireplace in the lobby, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 12.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 12.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Emerald Dolphin Inn Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Inn
Emerald Dolphin Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin
Emerald Dolphin Hotel Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Motel
Emerald Dolphin Inn
Emerald Dolphin & Mini Golf
Emerald Dolphin Inn Mini Golf
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Hotel
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Fort Bragg
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Hotel Fort Bragg

Reviews

Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

VIJAYANISH

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay, quiet and at the same time very near to the highway to get around wherever we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this location for about six years now, it is a part of my trip whenever I go up north or south the lost coast…very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manish was very helpful. The room was very roomy, clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Apunchanit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was noisy and the "neighbors" children were up until after midnight stomping around in the room. Other than that, the room was clean and useable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Myka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was friendly, the room was clean and well kept and we were walking distance to the mini golf and a great breakfast place. My only negative was the room was very warm. It only has heat and it radiates even when off. The small window in the bathroom wasn’t much relief. However I would go back, especially having the kids with me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures are very deceiving. No beach in sight yet the pictures that Expedia has posted makes it look like the ocean is within sight. The motel offers no breakfast and look more like a motel 6.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice property and it's a nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chih-Yu

everything average
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna K

Traveled with partner
Clean nice motel. Staff super friendly Clean room and spacious A bit noisy their heather. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
need smell better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our television did not work and we had to have someone come and fix that. Our toilet overflowed. The room had obviously not been cleaned when we found several pieces of trash and debris on top of the dresser. It was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean,comfortable, and staff was friendly. We stay at the Emerald Dolphin almost everytime we are in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quick trip and nice that the price was not expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a store like less than 5 mins away
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this hotel, I’m coming back!

Loved the friendly and helpful staff!! Great location! Our rooms were in the side/back building, it was super quiet. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean! We went for Mother’s Day weekend and I was surprised that the price was very affordable! I’m definitely staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We have stayed at this facility many times in the last 15 years plus. Usually on a yearly basis. I do understand the lack of daily cleaning* and I am okay with that other than the fact I am paying for that service within the cost of the rental price. Until the latest owners I could go into the lobby and find an array of teas...not so much anymore. *Why are the house cleaning people leaving an envelope for me to put money in it when they don't show up until after I have left? I made up my bed every morning and nobody tipped me!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025